Controls Design Engineer

Stratford-upon-Avon
3 days ago
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Controls Design Engineer

Summary:

As a Controls Engineer, you will be directly involved in designing and implementing control solutions for world-class automated material handling systems and execute this by ensuring consistent standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team.

You will leverage your expertise in controls engineering to provide software design for PLC's, HMIs, and SCADA systems following this through to the testing and commissioning phases while having an awareness of the cost, timescale, and requirements of the material handling project.

This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a global and dynamic engineering community and have valuable input in the design and execution of some of the most impressive and innovative material handling systems across the globe!

About my Client

My client is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimise our client's supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting\exceeding our safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.

Produce PLC software and/or visualisation systems.

Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.

Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.

Deliver controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.

Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive

Produce of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.

Commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user.

Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.

Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.Qualifications & Experience:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is desirable however those with an HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering will also be considered.

Experience in designing control systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.

Extensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environment.

Good understanding of PLC development tools.

Proficient with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, Asi, Ethernet-IP or similar.

Experience working with E-plan is desirable not essential.

Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.

Understanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards.

Good understanding of distributed control systems.

Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.

Full UK Driving Licence as the position will require travel up to 60% of the time to customer sites both in the UK and across EMEA. Ollie Najeeb

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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